Coastal community news briefs for Friday, Aug. 15

By North County Times | Friday, August 15, 2008 12:42 AM PDT ∞

Learn about local cemeteries

OCEANSIDE ---- The Oceanside Historical Society will co-host a free program on local cemeteries with the Oceanside Public Library at 10 a.m. Aug. 23 in the Civic Center Library Community Rooms, 330 N. Coast Highway.

Dr. Seth Mallios and David Caterino will give a lecture based on their book, "Cemeteries of San Diego County," published by Arcadia Press this year. Topics will include San Diego historical cemeteries, including Oceanside's historical cemeteries San Luis Rey Pioneer, Oceanview, All Saints and Mission San Luis Rey.

Oceanside Historical Society President Kristi Hawthorne will give an introduction that will include long-lost photographs of the Buena Vista Cemetery in south Oceanside and the Oceanview Cemetery on South Coast Highway. The Buena Vista Cemetery was at Interstate 5 and Vista Way, now home to Hunter's Steakhouse. Call (760) 390-4192.

Brother Benno Foundation needs photos

OCEANSIDE ---- The Brother Benno Foundation will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Oct. 25. Part of the foundation's celebration will be a 10- to 12-minute DVD of photos put to music to help tell the story of the foundation's 25 years of service to the less fortunate. The foundation is asking anyone who has pictures taken at the center or the original Brother Benno Kitchen that was on Minnesota Street from 1983-1991 to lend them to the foundation for the DVD. Those who do will receive a copy of the DVD. Call (760) 439-1244, Ext. 106.

NCHS lowers fees for adult cats

OCEANSIDE ---- To encourage adoptions of adult cats, the North County Humane Society is offering a discount on adoption fees through Aug. 23. Any cat over 1 year old can be adopted for $30. Price includes spay/neuter, vaccinations and a free month of pet insurance. Information: (760) 757-4357, Ext. 1230; www.nchumane.org.

El Camino Singles to meet

VISTA ---- El Camino Singles, a singles club for those ages 55 and older, will meet at 5 p.m. Aug. 21 at San Giorgio Lucano Restaurant, 1280 Vista Way. Dinner is at 5 p.m.; dancing and karaoke at 7. Call (760) 721-8412.

Shriners to hold golf tournament

VISTA ---- The 14th annual San Diego Shrine Scramble Charity Golf Tournament will be held Aug. 25 at Shadowridge Country Club, 1980 Gateway Drive. The winning four-person team wins four memberships to Shadowridge Country Club. The event is limited to the first paid 120 players. Cost is $175 per person, which includes golf, 1/2 cart and an awards meal. Non-golfers pay $25. There also will be a silent auction and raffles for prizes such as rounds of golf, a Scotty Cameron putter, Taylormade Kingdom fitting session and more. Net proceeds benefit the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Information: (858) 292-0092; www.albahrshrine.org.

City to host family camp-out at park

 CARLSBAD ---- The Carlsbad Recreation Department will host the "Snores & S'mores: Pirates Cove" family camp-out from 5 p.m. Aug.16  to 9 a.m. Aug. 17 at Stagecoach Community Park, 3420 Camino de los Coches. The unique event will offer all the fun of camping, with the safety and conveniences provided by a local community center. The theme is "Pirates Cove," taking participants on an overnight adventure to live the pirate's life, including searching for hidden treasure, family competitions, arts and crafts, outdoor family movie screening, popcorn and bonfires for s'more-making. Participants may pitch a tent or sleep under the stars. A community barbecue is included in the price, or families may choose to bring their own food. Cost is $20, ages 12 and over; $17 for children ages 5-12. Children ages 4 and under are free. All participants must register in advance. Information: (760) 602-7510, www.CarlsbadConnect.org.

 

Chamber to host 'State of the City' luncheon

CARLSBAD ---- The annual State of the City luncheon, hosted by the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, will address the economy's impact on Carlsbad's financial state from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Four Seasons Resort Aviara, 7100 Four Seasons Point. During the luncheon, attendees will watch a short video featuring Mayor Bud Lewis, the City Council and city staff. The progress report will cover the city's budget, including revenue and expenses; staff changes; Carlsbad's water portfolio and infrastructure, including roads and parks, and provide information about the community's vision for the Cannon Road agricultural lands and various projects. Cost is $55 for chamber members, $60 for nonmembers. A table of 10 with company signage is $450. Information: (760) 931-8400; www.carlsbad.org.

City celebrates learning center opening

CARLSBAD ---- The city will celebrate the grand opening of the Carlsbad City Library Learning Center Aug. 23 at 3368 Eureka Place. This unites two longtime library services, the Adult Learning Program and the Centro de Informacion, into one educational resource for individuals and families.

The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. followed by ribbon cutting, tours, children's activities, entertainment and refreshments until 3 p.m. Reserve by Aug. 15 to (760) 602-2011.

The Carlsbad Library and Arts Foundation will celebrate the center's opening with the "Not Quite at the Beach BBQ" from 4-7 p.m. Aug. 24, with dancing to the music of The Fabulous Woodies. Tickets are $30. Reserve by Aug. 19 to www.carlsbadlibraryandartsfoundation.org. Call (760) 602-2060.

Republican women to meet at Windmill

CARLSBAD ---- The Carlsbad Republican Women organization will meet at 11 a.m. Aug. 26 at The Windmill Carlsbad, 890 Palomar Airport Road. The morning speaker will be a representative from Birth Choice. Reserve by Aug. 20 to (760) 434-6478.

Chamber to back fire hydrant art

CARLSBAD ---- The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce is hosting its fire hydrant painting program, "Art in the Heart of the Village," again this summer. The theme is animals and the community is invited to participate. About 28 hydrants and four power boxes in the Village area are expected to be painted. The cost to adopt a hydrant or power box varies from $300-$750, which includes the adoption fee and paint. If needed, the chamber can recommend volunteer artists to paint the focal points. Once all the hydrants and power boxes are painted, a map will be provided to the general public that shows the location, the artist and sponsor.

The chamber will host tours of Carlsbad's downtown in August to vote for the top three designs. Ballots will be at select businesses in the Village. Winners will be announced in September. Part of the funds raised will benefit Military Outreach Ministry Camp Pendleton. Information: (760) 931-8400; akorogi@carlsbad.org.

Seniors meet to dance

ENCINITAS ---- The Encinitas Senior Center invites seniors 50-plus to its sponsored dance from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 15 and every third Friday of the month at the center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. Cost is $3. Call (760) 943-2250.

 

Gardens to offer 'Gourd Art' class

ENCINITAS ---- Quail Botanical Gardens will offer a class in "Creating Gourd Art" with instruction by fiber artist Carol Lang from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 15 at the gardens, 230 Quail Gardens Drive. Students will learn how to choose, clean, and cut gourds before dying, painting, pyroengraving (wood burning), and embellishing a one-of-a-kind gourd to use as a bowl, birdhouse or covered container. A demonstration of the use of basket weaving techniques for decorating gourds will be included. Cost is $50 for members, $60 for nonmembers; plus a $15 materials fee. Call (760) 436-3036, Ext. 206.

College to offer military spouses financial aid

CARDIFF ---- MiraCosta College’s Community Services Program is participating in the Military Spouse Career Advancement Account Demonstration Project to provide not-for-credit career training programs to military spouses who apply at North County Coastal Career Center. Hosted by the U.S. Departments of Labor and Defense, the Demonstration Project is designed to address the educational challenges of military spouses and provide highly-skilled, well-trained workers to employers in high-demand industries. To complete their education through MiraCosta College, spouses in the program can receive financial assistance up to $6,000 over a two-year period. These grants may be used to complete programs and a variety of online course work offered with Gatlin Education that can lead to state-approved credentials. Call (760) 795-6820.

Shelter seeks food donations for pets

RANCHO SANTA FE ---- The AniMeals program at the Helen Woodward Animal Center is seeking pet food donations, particularly senior food for both dogs and cats. AniMeals works with Meals-on-Wheels and other organizations to provide free food for the pets of elderly or disabled people throughout San Diego County. Donations can be dropped off at the Helen Woodward Animal Center, 6461 El Apajo Road, or in the AniMeals bins at participating Petco stores. Volunteers can also hold their own AniMeals pet food drives through their office, family, school, church or temple group, Scout troop, or civic organization. Information: (858) 756-4117, Ext. 341; cherylla@animalcenter.org.

Learn to knit

SOLANA BEACH ---- Knitting by the Beach hosts a free knitting circle from 3-5 p.m. Saturdays at the store, 616 Stevens Ave. The business also offers knitting classes for mothers and daughters, groups and individuals. Information: (858) 509-9276; www.knittingbythebeach.com.

Theater to host weekly acting classes

ENCINITAS ---- Positive Action Community Theater offers free acting workshops to preschoolers, school age and teen/adults from 4:15-6:15 p.m. every Saturday in studios at 535 Encinitas Blvd. Children and parents can share learning performing arts techniques that foster confidence and self-worth. Pre-registration required. Information: (760) 436-4869; info@pacthouse.org; www.pacthouse.org.

Downtown supporters to meet at library

ENCINITAS ---- The Downtown Encinitas MainStreet Association will meet at 9 a.m. Aug. 19 at the Encinitas Library 540 Cornish Drive. DEMA mornings are at 9 a.m. the third Tuesday of every month. The library does not open until 9:30 a.m.; please enter through the southeast employee entrance. Call (760) 943-1950, http://www.encinitas101.com.

Vaccines subject of panel forum

ENCINITAS ---- The San Diego Immunization Coalition will host a parent forum to address the topic of "Everything You Wanted to Know About the Safety of Childhood Vaccines, But Were Afraid to Ask," plus a question-and-answer session with parents and doctors regarding immunizations, from 10 a.m.-noon Aug. 23 at the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA, 200 Saxony Road. Speakers will include Dr. Mark Sawyer, professor of clinical pediatrics and a pediatric infectious disease specialist at the UC San Diego School of Medicine and Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego; Eric Courchesne, professor of neurosciences at the UCSD School of Medicine and director of the UCSD Autism Center of Excellence; and Dr. Donald Miller, a pediatrician at North County Health Services. Reserve to (619) 692-8388; joyce.morgan@sdcounty.ca.gov.

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